Inspiring Indigenous Scholars: Interview with Spencer Greening/La’goot

In this long (but, thrilling!) episode, Laura sits down for a heartfelt, honest conversation with Tsimshian scholar Spencer Greening/La’goot to discuss his journey through academe.  Covering a range of exciting topics, Spencer shares his experiences and thoughts on:

·      Growing up out of his community and reconnecting to his roots

·      Doing research with and for his community

·      When and where hereditary and colonial governance structures interface, as witnessed in his home community

·      Rebuilding and re-imaging our relationship to the land as a mechanism to combat environmental degradation and negative impacts of climate change

·      Navigating the complexities of cultural and community priorities, versus academic and institutional expectations and commitments

·      Perspectives on the A-word (anthropology) and Indigenous communities, combatting colonial legacies.